ALEX Podcasts

Title: 40 Webtools for the Classroom: Episode 2
Overview:
This series of podcasts will introduce you to some of the best web 2.0 tools you can use in your classroom to foster creativity, communication, and collaboration. Standard(s):
[TC2] CA2 (9-12) 14: Use digital tools to defend solutions to authentic problems.

40 Webtools for the Classroom: Episode 2Overview:This series of podcasts will introduce you to some of the best web 2.0 tools you can use in your classroom to foster creativity, communication, and collaboration.

Title: 40 Webtools for the Classroom: Episode 3
Overview:
This series of podcasts will introduce you to some of the best web 2.0 tools you can use in your classroom to foster creativity, communication and collaboration. Standard(s):
[TC2] CA2 (9-12) 14: Use digital tools to defend solutions to authentic problems.

40 Webtools for the Classroom: Episode 3Overview:This series of podcasts will introduce you to some of the best web 2.0 tools you can use in your classroom to foster creativity, communication and collaboration.

Title: 40 Webtools for the Classroom: Episode 4
Overview:
This series of podcasts will introduce you to some of the best web 2.0 tools you can use in your classroom to foster creativity, communication and collaboration. Standard(s):
[TC2] CA2 (9-12) 14: Use digital tools to defend solutions to authentic problems.

40 Webtools for the Classroom: Episode 4Overview:This series of podcasts will introduce you to some of the best web 2.0 tools you can use in your classroom to foster creativity, communication and collaboration.

Title: 40 Webtools for the Classroom: Episode 1
Overview:
This series of podcasts will introduce you to some of the best web 2.0 tools you can use in your classroom to foster creativity, communication and collaboration. Standard(s):
[TC2] CA2 (9-12) 14: Use digital tools to defend solutions to authentic problems.

40 Webtools for the Classroom: Episode 1Overview:This series of podcasts will introduce you to some of the best web 2.0 tools you can use in your classroom to foster creativity, communication and collaboration.

Title: "What Hath God Wrought": A Brief History of Recorded Sound
Overview:
This podcast can be used by either technology teachers or Civics teachers. Technology teachers can use it to teach the use and possibilities of the new technologies. The civics teacher can use it to open up discussion on laws and regulations involving those same technologies; as well as the history of recorded music up to today. The podcast uses hip, cutting edge references to the internet and its associated uses, so kids will "get" it, but it also contains information that parents can use to help them understand their child's use of the internet. Standard(s):
[TC2] CA2 (9-12) 11: Critique digital content for validity, accuracy, bias, currency, and relevance.

"What Hath God Wrought": A Brief History of Recorded SoundOverview:This podcast can be used by either technology teachers or Civics teachers. Technology teachers can use it to teach the use and possibilities of the new technologies. The civics teacher can use it to open up discussion on laws and regulations involving those same technologies; as well as the history of recorded music up to today. The podcast uses hip, cutting edge references to the internet and its associated uses, so kids will "get" it, but it also contains information that parents can use to help them understand their child's use of the internet.

Title: Changes in the Alabama Virtual Library
Overview:
Outlines recent changes to the layout and navigability of the Alabama Virtual Library. Standard(s):
[TC2] (6-8) 12: Use digital tools to communicate and collaborate at all levels from interpersonal to global.

Title: Effective Google Search
Overview:
This podcast will help media specialists or other professionals explain how to perform an effective google search. This video could be for professional development in a K-12 school setting or at the university level for pre-service teachers. This podcast could also be used to teach middle school and high school information literacy skills. Standard(s):
[TC2] (6-8) 9: Practice responsible and legal use of technology systems and digital content.

Effective Google SearchOverview:This podcast will help media specialists or other professionals explain how to perform an effective google search. This video could be for professional development in a K-12 school setting or at the university level for pre-service teachers. This podcast could also be used to teach middle school and high school information literacy skills.

Title: Christmas Around the World: Episode 5: La Befana
Overview:
This podcast retells the legend of La Befana, a famous gift-giver from Italy. We "flew" to Italy via Google Earth and learned about the country of Italy as well. After studying about La Befana, children illustrated pictures to retell her story. We also made mini English muffin pizzas to celebrate Italy and their gift giver, La Befana! Standard(s):
[SS2010] LWT2 (2) 9: Describe how and why people from various cultures immigrate to the United States.

Christmas Around the World: Episode 5: La BefanaOverview:This podcast retells the legend of La Befana, a famous gift-giver from Italy. We "flew" to Italy via Google Earth and learned about the country of Italy as well. After studying about La Befana, children illustrated pictures to retell her story. We also made mini English muffin pizzas to celebrate Italy and their gift giver, La Befana!

Title: Christmas Around the World: Episode 8: Santons
Overview:
Most Christians in America have a Nativity Scene. We always include the same characters including shepherds, wisemen, Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus. In France, Santons or "little saints" are included. Santons allow the everyday common working man to be part of this Holy Night. Tune in to find out more about France's nativity or "creche" scenes. Standard(s):
[SS2010] LWT2 (2) 11: Interpret legends, stories, and songs that contributed to the development of the cultural history of the United States.

Christmas Around the World: Episode 8: SantonsOverview:Most Christians in America have a Nativity Scene. We always include the same characters including shepherds, wisemen, Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus. In France, Santons or "little saints" are included. Santons allow the everyday common working man to be part of this Holy Night. Tune in to find out more about France's nativity or "creche" scenes.

Title: Christmas Around the World: Episode 4: Christmas Cards
Overview:
In this podcast, students share what they discovered about Christmas cards. The first cards were actually sent by children just like us! This student also shares a class activity that we completed together to honor this classic Christmas tradition! Standard(s):
[SS2010] LWT2 (2) 11: Interpret legends, stories, and songs that contributed to the development of the cultural history of the United States.

Christmas Around the World: Episode 4: Christmas CardsOverview:In this podcast, students share what they discovered about Christmas cards. The first cards were actually sent by children just like us! This student also shares a class activity that we completed together to honor this classic Christmas tradition!

Title: Christmas Around the World: Episode 9: Fabric Balls
Overview:
In this podcast, the children share a tradition from Russia. We cover a styrofoam ball with fabric scraps as the peasant farmers did so many years ago. Learn why peasants in Russia wanted to do this. And you can see how we celebrated by making this traditional ornament for own own trees! Standard(s):
[SS2010] LWT2 (2) 11: Interpret legends, stories, and songs that contributed to the development of the cultural history of the United States.

Christmas Around the World: Episode 9: Fabric BallsOverview:In this podcast, the children share a tradition from Russia. We cover a styrofoam ball with fabric scraps as the peasant farmers did so many years ago. Learn why peasants in Russia wanted to do this. And you can see how we celebrated by making this traditional ornament for own own trees!

Title: Christmas Around The World Podcast Series
Overview:
Each year in December, second graders study the origins of different holiday traditions. We "travel" (via Google Earth) to different countries and cities to explore where common customs originated. View this podcast to catch a glimpse of how this unit is organized and how each country is "remembered". There is always a craft or special snack to remember each country. I hope this podcast can be used for students to research and learn about holiday customs as well as for teachers to learn and implement this unit into their own curriculums. Standard(s):
[SS2010] LWT2 (2) 11: Interpret legends, stories, and songs that contributed to the development of the cultural history of the United States.

Christmas Around The World Podcast SeriesOverview:Each year in December, second graders study the origins of different holiday traditions. We "travel" (via Google Earth) to different countries and cities to explore where common customs originated. View this podcast to catch a glimpse of how this unit is organized and how each country is "remembered". There is always a craft or special snack to remember each country. I hope this podcast can be used for students to research and learn about holiday customs as well as for teachers to learn and implement this unit into their own curriculums.

Title: Christmas Around the World: Episode 1: The Christmas Tree
Overview:
This podcast explains how the Christmas tree came to be an important part of many holiday traditions. Standard(s):
[SS2010] LWT2 (2) 11: Interpret legends, stories, and songs that contributed to the development of the cultural history of the United States.